Primary grassland communities of urban open spaces in Gauteng; South Africa

摘要

A vegetation survey of natural grasslands was undertaken in the urban areas of Gauteng; supporting about 20% of the country's population. Releves were compiled in 132 sample plots placed in selected open spaces in the study area. A floristic-sociological classification revealed eight grassland communities; represented by 59 releves. A hierarchical classification; description and ecological interpretation of these plant communities are presented.